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Forum: Road Cycling
10-08-23, 07:45 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 3,265
Posted By Point

The “pulling up on the pedals” belief will never...

The “pulling up on the pedals” belief will never go away, despite evidence to the contrary. In addition to the GCN videos that are easily accessed, people should read thei actual scientific papers on...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-25-23, 08:34 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 5,737
Posted By Point

For aesthetics I prefer the Csmpy Record of the...

For aesthetics I prefer the Csmpy Record of the 80’s, but 7410 is pretty nice. Looking at these failures, I feel good with my affection for cold forged, solid, square taper cranks.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-23, 11:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,552
Posted By Point

I’d keep what you have and not stress over 2.5 mm...

I’d keep what you have and not stress over 2.5 mm of crank length.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-23, 08:59 PM
Replies: 82
Views: 4,204
Posted By Point

I think it was Buckminster Fuller who once said...

I think it was Buckminster Fuller who once said something along the lines of “if the solution doesn’t look good, then it’s the wrong solution”.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
01-17-23, 08:52 PM
Replies: 722
Views: 28,150
Posted By Point

No need to replace what’s worked for years

No need to replace what’s worked for years
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-18-22, 05:34 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 892
Posted By Point

Microshift 8 speed, or other Shimano compatible 8...

Microshift 8 speed, or other Shimano compatible 8 speed would probably work, you would just have an unused click on the shifter.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-30-22, 07:58 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 11,806
Posted By Point

The improvements in cars are, in my opinion,...

The improvements in cars are, in my opinion, easily quantifiable. In 1984, a wall equipped smaller sedan had an MSRP of $9000 - $10,000, With that you had maybe 100 hp if lucky, an in most, AM/FM...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-15-22, 03:42 PM
Replies: 265
Views: 11,806
Posted By Point

Completely agree. Over the past 38 years of...

Completely agree. Over the past 38 years of cycling, I’ve embraced some new tech, been indifferent to much of it, and found fault with some “improved” components and “standards”.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-26-22, 07:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,142
Posted By Point

I can relate. Last time at Delicate Arch a member...

I can relate. Last time at Delicate Arch a member of our party yelled a request that everybody clear out from under the arch so we could get a photo. Actually, everyone complied for a few minutes.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-15-22, 08:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,896
Posted By Point

Back to the OP. ...

Back to the OP.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1GdeOsjpQO8
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-16-22, 07:28 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,187
Posted By Point

It doesn’t matter if it’s QR or thru axle.

It doesn’t matter if it’s QR or thru axle.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
12-05-21, 08:27 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,169
Posted By Point

10 speeds are definitely enough (assuming a...

10 speeds are definitely enough (assuming a double crankset). Even 9 cogs in the back is adequate for me, and that includes riding some substantial hills. The only thing having 10 speed on my road...
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-21, 08:22 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,415
Posted By Point

None, but that was never a qualifier in your...

None, but that was never a qualifier in your statement. Bottom line is that a quality threaded BB will last far beyond your stated lifespan regardless of the frame material.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-22-21, 07:57 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,415
Posted By Point

?? I’ve never had a threaded BB give up the...

?? I’ve never had a threaded BB give up the ghost after only 2k miles. One bike has a high quality cup and cone with at least 5x that mileage on it. Another with s Shimano sealed unit also has much...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-13-21, 04:49 PM
Replies: 328
Views: 66,601
Posted By Point

You left out True Temper

You left out True Temper
Forum: Road Cycling
09-13-21, 04:37 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 8,415
Posted By Point

So, why is press fit “optimal”? There has been...

So, why is press fit “optimal”? There has been no correlation shown between any measure of stiffness and efficiency. Numerous threads on this site have been dedicated to that one. Weight maybe,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-04-21, 08:16 AM
Replies: 328
Views: 66,601
Posted By Point

I ride classic steel because: I like the...

I ride classic steel because:

I like the look of smaller tubing and the frame proportions seem right
The BSA bottom bracket isn’t some bizarre proprietary model and I’ll be able to get parts for...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-27-20, 09:25 AM
Replies: 340
Views: 30,612
Posted By Point

Skoda was bought out by the VW group and they are...

Skoda was bought out by the VW group and they are badge engineered VW models now
Forum: Road Cycling
10-26-20, 08:13 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 30,612
Posted By Point

Italian cars of that era were no better. I had a...

Italian cars of that era were no better. I had a roommate with a Fiat X19 where the hidden headlights constantly blew a fuse and retracted.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-23-20, 05:11 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 7,519
Posted By Point

The bigger question: is it sock - shoe - sock -...

The bigger question: is it sock - shoe - sock - shoe or sock- sock - shoe - shoe?
Forum: Road Cycling
10-21-20, 06:55 PM
Replies: 340
Views: 30,612
Posted By Point

Sure auto trim sounds great, but nothing new....

Sure auto trim sounds great, but nothing new. Suntour had it in the early 80s with some of their downtube shifters. Trimming the front isn’t inherently difficult or something that’s constantly needed...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-20, 05:17 PM
Replies: 273
Views: 27,565
Posted By Point

For the record, all Rivendell frames are steel

For the record, all Rivendell frames are steel
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-22-20, 05:44 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,144
Posted By Point

If large repair bills are no problem, late 80’s...

If large repair bills are no problem, late 80’s Saab 900. Will hold two bikes easy inside, and great rain gutters for a roof rack.
Forum: Road Cycling
09-20-20, 06:31 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,972
Posted By Point

Return of the Suntour Browning Beast from 30+...

Return of the Suntour Browning Beast from 30+ years ago?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-01-20, 06:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 12,588
Posted By Point

Also the Chris King Devolution headset if they...

Also the Chris King Devolution headset if they are still made
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-20, 08:15 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,505
Posted By Point

If you’re bringing up Jay Ward cartoons you’ve...

If you’re bringing up Jay Ward cartoons you’ve got my attention. Yes, will need a Wayback machine to the late 80’s soon after freehubs became common and replacing individual cogs was touted as a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-09-20, 06:21 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 8,505
Posted By Point

I personally wouldn’t include clueless pedals,...

I personally wouldn’t include clueless pedals, although I ride them and like them. Added efficiency doesn’t necessarily go along with being clipped in, as discussed a lot around here. I would however...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-02-20, 05:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 632
Posted By Point

The hand set rivets are worth the extra cost IMO,...

The hand set rivets are worth the extra cost IMO, just for aesthetics
Forum: Road Cycling
07-24-20, 08:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,681
Posted By Point

I subscribe to the method of the ‘80’s. Buy a...

I subscribe to the method of the ‘80’s. Buy a Brooks Team Pro, ride as much as possible, and wait for it to break in
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-07-20, 04:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,558
Posted By Point

None other than Sheldon Brown himself advised me...

None other than Sheldon Brown himself advised me to avoid doing this due to the axle breaking potential. That was enough for me
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-31-20, 06:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,576
Posted By Point

Silca! My 35 year old has finally reached the...

Silca! My 35 year old has finally reached the end of its second leather cup. Just keep them lubed and with rebuilds the last a lifetime. Also the relatively narrow barrel allows higher pressures...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-28-20, 08:33 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 11,093
Posted By Point

I’ll stick with the simplicity of rim brakes too,...

I’ll stick with the simplicity of rim brakes too, and I live in the mountains with long descents. Never needed more braking and never heated a rim too much. As for the wide tire argument, there are...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-25-20, 07:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 600
Posted By Point

This

This
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-25-20, 07:02 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,517
Posted By Point

Similar noise here some years ago. My problem was...

Similar noise here some years ago. My problem was the crankset spindle was separating from the spider with movement between the two parts. Poor manufacturing on the pressed in connection of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-17-19, 05:33 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,266
Posted By Point

Of the 10 or so bikes purchased in my household...

Of the 10 or so bikes purchased in my household in the past 35 years, 8 have been square taper with no problems, 1 Ashtabula again with no problems. The last one, an external BB was a mess that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-27-19, 06:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,067
Posted By Point

I’m drooling over the Campy shifter opener. A...

I’m drooling over the Campy shifter opener. A work of art to go with the classic form
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-22-19, 06:14 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 17,099
Posted By Point

I’ll bite on this one. How do you consider one...

I’ll bite on this one. How do you consider one frame more efficient than another?
Forum: Road Cycling
07-20-19, 09:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,359
Posted By Point

According to Sheldon Brown, the newer tire...

According to Sheldon Brown, the newer tire should always be in the front. You want the tire with less chance of failure there.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-20-19, 08:57 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,317
Posted By Point

That was the selling point for cassettes back in...

That was the selling point for cassettes back in the day - that individual cogs could be replaced if needed. Now try to find single cogs. Only whole cassettes are readily available.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-19, 08:28 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 18,485
Posted By Point

Oh how I wish the late, great Frank Berto was...

Oh how I wish the late, great Frank Berto was still with us to weigh in on this
Forum: Road Cycling
05-18-19, 04:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,344
Posted By Point

Any pedals you want, as long as they turn freely,...

Any pedals you want, as long as they turn freely, and any shoes that fit. Really, any combination will work without any discernible or measurable difference in performance.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-01-19, 07:40 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 11,951
Posted By Point

Hang on as long as possible. The newest bike at...

Hang on as long as possible. The newest bike at my house is 13 years old
Forum: Road Cycling
05-01-19, 07:36 PM
Replies: 326
Views: 41,690
Posted By Point

Already have, although my discs and rims are one...

Already have, although my discs and rims are one and the same
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-26-18, 07:31 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,005
Posted By Point

Fully agree on rigid forks and I’m dubious on any...

Fully agree on rigid forks and I’m dubious on any advantage with suspension forks when you factor in the rest of the wheel components. Everybody also needs to remember the article quoted is marketing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-25-18, 09:39 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,005
Posted By Point

I’d go higher, like over 99%. Most everything I...

I’d go higher, like over 99%. Most everything I see as to any benefit is somebody’s anecdotal evidence, and likely the placebo effect
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
11-25-18, 08:14 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 6,005
Posted By Point

This

This
Forum: Road Cycling
10-25-18, 01:09 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,698
Posted By Point

Basically none. We’re talking minute differences...

Basically none. We’re talking minute differences in aero drag & maybe rolling resistance. It’s all in the motor
Forum: Framebuilders
10-25-18, 01:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,494
Posted By Point

You may want to check out YouTube videos from “RJ...

You may want to check out YouTube videos from “RJ the bike guy”. I believe he has a DIY video on adding bottle cage mounts
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-21-18, 07:21 PM
Replies: 97
Views: 8,400
Posted By Point

Call me a skeptic on the “more solid” or...

Call me a skeptic on the “more solid” or “stiffer” arguement without a solid analysis of the full wheel - lateral stiffness if the spoke/rim combo along with the hub/axle combo. Not saying that...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-20-18, 11:41 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,393
Posted By Point

If the OP is talking about cantilevers, then it’s...

If the OP is talking about cantilevers, then it’s possible. Is they are talking about actual center pull calipers without mounting studs on the stays and forks, then it’s not possible without frame...
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